PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

River Cats Clinch PCL Pacific Conference Southern Division Title

Published on August 23, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


West Sacramento, Calif. - The Sacramento River Cats clinched the PCL Pacific Conference Southern Division crown on Saturday night with the team's 7-4 victory over the Fresno Grizzlies at Chukchansi Park in Fresno. The title is the River Cats' 7th in their 9-year history.

If the season ended today, the River Cats' first round opponent would be the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A affiliate of the LA Angels of Anaheim), who lead the Pacific Conference Northern division. Regardless of the Cats' first-round opponent, the best-of-five Conference Championship Series will begin Wednesday night, September 3rd at Raley Field.

The first-round playoff series schedule is as follows (all times Pacific):

PCL Pacific Conference Championship Series (Round 1)

Gm. 1: Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Raley Field (7:05 p.m.)

Gm. 2: Thursday, Sept. 4 at Raley Field (7:05 p.m.)

Gm. 3: Friday, Sept. 5 at North Division Winner (Game Time TBA)

Gm. 4: Sat., Sept. 6 at North Division Winner (Game Time TBA) - if necessary

Gm. 5: Sun., Sept. 7 at North Division Winner (Game Time TBA) - if necessary

Playoff Promotional Schedule

The playoff promotional schedule will include Nestle Family Fun Nights - with $1 Hot Dogs and $1 Nestle Drumsticks - during every 2008 River Cats playoff game at Raley Field. Thursday, September 4th will also be a Miller Lite 'Que and Brew, with $2 beers and barbecue specials available in the Bullpen BBQ Area.

Playoff Ticket Availability

Individual game playoff tickets are currently available for purchase and range in price from $7 to $20, the same as regular-season prices, but the Raley Field Ticket Office will offer a discount to fans attending the last four regular season home games (August 29 - September 1). Fans can also purchase full playoff strips, which include all 4 potential Raley Field playoff games, at a discounted price. Groups of 20 or more can purchase playoff tickets at discount of up to $6 per ticket. Individual-game tickets for the playoffs will be available at the Raley Field Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets and online at Rivercats.com. Full playoff strips and playoff group outings are available at the Raley Field Ticket Office and by calling 916-371-HITS.

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